Royal Astronomical Society Herschel Medal: CM.291-1963

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Royal Astronomical Society Herschel Medal

Maker(s)

Engraver: Casella, Ella
Casella, Nelia

Entities

English

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1963) by Wyon, E. M., Mrs.

Dating

Production date: AD 1896

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 78.6 mm Diameter 78.6 mm Weight 215.86 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of William Herschel bare head facing right

Text: Above: WILLIAM.HERSCHEL Below; MDCCXXXVIII.MDCCCXXII
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: Female standing on a globe holding a spear aloft, Saturn and moon together with stars in field.

Text: ROYAL.ASTRONOMICAL.SOCIETY. JACKSON-GWILT.GIFT Below: C.N.C.MDCCCXCVI
Location: Reverse
Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

A Catalogue of British Historical Medals, 1837-1901: The Reign of Queen Victoria page(s): 429

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.291-1963
Primary reference Number: 228711
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 2019

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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